> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.cleftnotes.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Syncing Notes

> Access your notes on every device, even offline

Your notes sync automatically between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Create a note on one device and it appears on the others.

## Refresh Manually

If you want to check for the latest changes right away:

### iPhone and iPad

Pull down on your notes list to refresh.

### Mac

<Steps>
  <Step title="Keyboard shortcut">
    Press `⌘ + R`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Menu bar">
    Click **File** > **Refresh**
  </Step>
</Steps>

## When Does Syncing Happen?

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Opening the App" icon="rocket">
    Notes refresh when you open Cleft
  </Card>

  <Card title="After Changes" icon="pen">
    Any edit or new note syncs right away
  </Card>

  <Card title="In the Background" icon="arrows-rotate">
    Cleft checks for updates while the app is open
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Going Offline

Turn on **Preflight Mode** to download all your notes before you lose connectivity — great for flights, commutes, or areas with poor signal.

Go to **Settings** > **General** > **Offline** and toggle **Preflight Mode** on. This downloads text only, so it's fast.

## Auto-Export to Your Mac

Notes from your iPhone or Apple Watch can automatically save to a folder on your Mac — useful if you work with apps like Obsidian or any tool that reads from a folder.

1. Open Cleft on your Mac
2. Go to **Settings** and choose a local folder
3. New notes from your other devices will appear there automatically

<Tip>
  See [macOS features](/user-guides/macos) for more on setting up auto-export.
</Tip>

<Info>
  * You need an internet connection for syncing
  * After editing on one device, give it a moment before opening the same note elsewhere
  * If something looks out of date, try a manual refresh
</Info>